Vietnam nurse: "We didn't just take care of physical wounds"

[@tomsmith5216]

When I had malaria, and was burning up with fever, the nurses at the hospital I was in were angels of mercy. They made me as comfortable as they could and I can't thank them enough. God bless them all...

[@tracynorris5012]

Thank you for your service, sir. I was born in 66 and saw 2 cousins back from Nam. I'm now a disabled RN, but I cared for veterans suffering the ungodly torment of agent orange! It was horrible beyond words!! I Appreciate all of you!! Love and Prayers from Georgia USA 🇺🇸 ❤🙏

[@davidhowey2467]

As a member of the 25th ID stationed at CuChi, I especially appreciate YOU

[@rdaniel3451]

Awesome, thank you for your service....

[@tiredowalkin]

Thank you from a kid brother of a Vietnam Army soldier.

[@dallanta]

Tears in this old mans eyes. Thank you for your service. The nurses over there saved so many of us.

[@Rockfanist]

She is remarkable. Thank you foe all you did.

[@daveweigle4090]

As a Viet Nam veteran, I can only say God bless you and every nurse who served there.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Dave Weigle, WELCOME HOME ! 10 years US Army Special Forces Veteran here that did two tours in Vietnam doing medevac duty. E7, MOS 18d. Twice combat injured.

[@European_mess]

Thank you for your service

[@petermurray2414]

You are proud of what you did Mary and we are proud of you. From an Aussie vet, may I say thank you. A fellow Vietnam vet told me he was unconscious after being hit, was evacuated, opened his eyes, saw a nurse and knew he was in safe hands. You certainly were angels to all the wounded.

[@tinaveneable6127]

I served during Vietnam in the USMC, you nurses are Lady Heroes. I’ve read several books about nurses in Vietnam. God bless you all!!♥️🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tm-mp-7200]

My wife was an Army nurse... we met 30 days after I got back from Vietnam and she was leaving the service... she was senior to me by one year service... we married one year later... 48 years later she is sitting across from me in our home... looks the same as when I met her.

[@someutubchannel69]

You have been Blessed!

[@Enmanuel_V6]

Blessed

[@mikelcod4125]

Thank you for your service, Bless you sir

[@RobinSMoody]

We

[@Gitfidlpickr]

Thank you for doing it! Thank you.

[@shoe2241]

you guys didnt get the credit you deserved !!! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE.

[@frankdenardo8684]

The nurses and the surgeons were the unsung or forgotten Heros of war. My girlfriend is a retired United States Air Force nurse who served in the Persian Gulf and the war on terrorism. She is a retired lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years.

[@f143744]

As a Vietnam and Gulf War Veteran, I’m glad we had these Nurses. They are truly special…

[@peterb1955]

What a champion lady she is. Thank you for your service, Grace.

[@whatucisnot]

We the Vietnam era Vets thank you with whole heart for your service! Thanks Nam 1968-69.

[@frankmaggio4328]

Thank you for your service from a fellow ER Nurse.

[@jimnewman1870]

As a Navy vet, I thank you for your service. I don't say that lightly, you and all the doctors and nurses deserve so much recognition for your work. God Bless all of you that served.

[@tayninh69]

Those young nurses were some of the bravest people in the Vietnam War. They were brave in the sense that they saw things that no young woman should ever have to see. JOB WELL DONE.

[@ralphbourke5473]

Thank you Grace for your compassion, caring but above all your service to all the men and women who were sacrificed for an unjust political war!

[@brooksmd1948]

My wife deployed to Balad, Iraq in 2006 as a nurse. She said the time she spent there finally made her 30 year career in the ANG meaningful. She couldn't say enough for the troops she cared for.

[@bobhume9447]

I was stationed at Madigan General Hospital in Washington state. I met many nurses returning from Vietnam. Their dedication, maturity, and compassion earned my utmost respect. Wounded veterans were blessed to have such officers.

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

I went through the 91C course at Madigan AMC, throughout most of 1974. There wasn't a whole lot of Vietnam veterans in our class.

[@bobhume9447]

@@michaelcummingsherrera1232 I Helped process in all officers that was assigned to Madigan in 1969 to '71. I was 20-21 years old and their professionalism humbled me a quite a bit. God bless them all.

[@kerimartens3519]

I am Canadian, 70 years old and grew up following the Vietnam war on t.v. The men and women who served were around my age, and they have my love, support and admiration. We were all kids, we didn’t go because we lived next door to you. I met a door gunner on Veterans Day here, and I just felt it was an honour. Like a lot of vets, he is suffering financially. God bless each and every one of you, and I pray your wounds are still being healed. Love from Canada.

[@ronroberti8082]

We’re all proud of what you did, Thank you forever!

[@cwhite7970]

Thanks you for sharing this story Grace. Thanks for your unselfish service.

[@FraChris]

At the Field Hospital in Pleiku, in the bed next to me in the E.R. was a young man dying and completely delirious. He was shot up so badly that he was practically unrecognizable. A nurse came and sat by his bedside when she was not on duty and spoke to him, holding his hand, and pretended to be his mother. She was so kind. After four days the young soldier died in the arms of his loving mother. That young lady deserves our nations undying gratitude.

[@mikekaatman3194]

Absolutely.

[@freindlycannuck1591]

Just imagine the courage it took to stand by this young dying man and pretend to be his mother without totally breaking up from the pain that you were witnessing. Just reading about it is enough to bring you to tears. And I'm a tough old man who's had a rough life.

[@drakadog7405]

YUP!!!

[@davidames8183]

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[@FraChris]

@Alfons Falkhayn He wasn't a yellow bellied coward like so many others his age... Hello?

[@williammawk1720]

Thank You so very much for your service mam. There are thousands of vets alive today because of your dedication to your profession. May God Bless You All!

[@glenbaird5304]

Thank you dear lady for your service ....God bless America....

[@grebo236]

The nurses saved my life in the VA hospitals. Will always be thankful for what they were able to do for us. God bless the nurses. Vietnam 68-69

[@Gitfidlpickr]

Me too and also the nurse at Kaiser ER [and the Army Nurses at Tripler ..earlier]

[@James-po6ib]

Thank you for your service my uncle was in Vietnam he has cancer now from agent orange

[@networth8754]

These are real men & women just like those that served before and after. Grace is a beautiful soul. Thank you for your service.

[@archenemyfan5797]

Those who never served will never understand what soldiers and nurses go through.

[@michaeltodd132]

I served in Nam and although I was never hit I saw what you all did for my buddies and I thank you all so much for everything. God bless you and all

[@James-po6ib]

I was talking to my friend and next thing I knew his brains were all over me this happened in Kabul I never talk about it thank u for your service sir

[@basshunter8206]

This women deserves a lot of THANKS for what she did in Nam. I was in the Army but never sent to Nam, but if I did and I got injured I hope she was my nurse or one just like her. Thanks for your Service not only for your Country but for all The young men you took care of. Most people don't talk about the Nurses who I know went through a lot on their Job. Thanks Again for all you done for our Great Country and the Men who protect it.

[@zenos.5315]

All nurses who served in military and the ones who didn’t are all angels in my eyes.God bless them all.

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

Dear Grace...you have every right to be proud of what you did. I stand beside every vet who ever crossed your path and thank you for being there when we needed you. Stay safe and well, dear lady.

[@karlengelbrecht3772]

I agree,I agree

[@phillipmaasdorp9491]

These nurses did the most admirable job and deservedly should get recognized as the heroes they are.

[@fred4999]

I too am a Vietnam vet, I am proud of your service, I worked at the 3rd Field Hospital in Saigon the last couple of months of my tour, and met nurses just like you!

[@marymcatee8475]

Thank you for your service. An angel in harm's way . Bless you

[@davidgray8191]

I'm alive because the Navy refused to make me a corpsman. I am a retired RN. Being a nurse is a devine calling. I spent three years on the gunline and in the north. I will always be a nurse. Thank you Grace and welcome home!

[@brianhuggins9505]

I owe my right leg to the Army medical staff. Such loving care and bravery inspires me. My daughter joined the medical field and I am so proud of her

[@cfi1598]

I was a fortunate Medical Corpsman 91A10 then schooling for my MOS was Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Technician 91U20, rank Specialist 5. After basic training, Medical Corpsman, EENT school Fort Sam Houston, OJT @ Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, TX. Stationed St. Louis, MO Armed Forces Examining & Entrance Station 1967-1969. Worked with great people in all three locations. When working in the El Paso clinic, one little girl (4-5) came in her father was a Major. He said she always wanted to see & talk to me. I often wonder how she is, among others that I have met back then! One little boy would always cling to me during treatment and the other staff would have to send me out of the room so that they could administer the test as he would grab onto me and not want to let go! Spent a week in the hospital at Beaumont General as they thought I might have meningitis, thankfully I didn’t have it!

[@SandfordSmythe]

Certainly an experience.

[@normansidey5258]

Respect, the only word that conveys what I feel for her and her sisters.

[@thomaspatt3048]

Respect and love

[@Evenpar72]

She’s one great lady. I’m really happy that she’s cognizant of how important she is and was...finally! Her ah ha moment! A true hero! Well done ma’am!

[@christianmotley262]

Thank you brave, kind ladies. I served stateside during the war.

[@halfbeardsilvertongue5129]

God bless you for your service, ma'am! I did 20 years in the Navy from '79 to '99 so never got to meet you, but I am mighty proud of you and the others who did so much for our soldiers. Thank you again.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Indeed an Angel of Mercy and Compassion! Nurses are Heroes too! Thank you for caring for America's wounded!

[@Happy11807]

THANK YOU FORTAKING CARE OF MANY OF MY FRIENDS,AND HELPING THE ONES THAT DIDNOT COME HOME!

[@erniesautowerks4803]

Hell yeah.... My eyes just got tears......thank you....!!!

[@buckappel6835]

Angel of Mercy. Thank You and God Bless You. Semper Fi. Vietnam. 67-68

[@randybrown6392]

Welcome home, Thank you, and Semper Fi Brother .. And the Nurses... Women of character are not at all hard to find in the military . . However,... Women of extraordinary character are the light among them. This Nurse spoke of the bravery of the wounded, "They were in pain, but you didn't see it" ... That's truth. I have met many wounded Veterans, every one of them, men and women, brave beyond words, fearless in their recovery... They are indeed tall in character. So then, What about these Nurses... Well, it is one thing to witness or go through a traumatic event.. but to see, and deal hands on with trauma multiple times every day, for weeks, months, even years on end ? And they had their losses too. In more ways than one I'm sure. The bravery she spoke of was, and still is, oft inspired by their own bravery. Their courage, their fortitude, their compassion... Hard knowledge, gentle hands, warm heart, cold reality. She didn't speak too much on their own bravery, I thought I would mention it... and thank God for it. God Bless them. Thank you, and thank you again Nurses, and Docs, from an old Gunny...

[@tommytube268]

Thanks, to those who were never thanked enough.

[@davidoverholt251]

God Bless you nurses in the Vietnam War! You saved so many!

[@Mark-pp7jy]

Thank you Grace!❤ My mom was a young nurse who took care of the men wounded in Korea. My dad was a naval surgeon, but not in combat. I think mom saw much worse! God bless them all!

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

Just heard this and I will say to you ma’am thank you so much for your service and the help you gave . thank . ...A old Vet''

[@mikepeirson1150]

What a beautiful minded lady, we need them more than ever at this moment. xx

[@williamporter8932]

There's special place in Heaven for all of you Angels. THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU !

[@barsoom43]

Thank you for your service Grace.. I arrived in RVN in August 1968. I was a 19 year old Huey helicopter pilot and served with the 68th AHC, Bien Hoa. In July 1969 my engine power turbine unit disintegrated and I autorotated into triple canopy jungle.. I was evac'ed to Long Binh (and later to Okinawa) where nurses like you took care of me. My unit often flew into Cu Chi to refuel and rearm. Thank you and welcome home.

[@GetMyNoteLowered]

Don’t make em like that anymore God Bless her and all her patients and their families ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rrvette7953]

You should be proud. You made me proud to know a little bit about you. THANK YOU

[@kirvenslade8923]

Thank you Grace. God Bless You!

[@gladysfenick993]

You were just as brave as those Men you helped , God bless you . I'm happy you got hooked up with them years later .

[@harrycarson2119]

Thank you for your service ! God bless 😀

[@bigjim6228]

God Bless You Grace. My brother was in Vietnam when I was in grade school and I didn't realize the tremendous sacrifice and that all the Vietnam veterans had made and of course over 59,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. I later learned that there are 8 nurses listed also on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. The courage, skill and compassion you and your fellow nurses showed at such a young age was beyond remarkable and you can never be thanked enough for what you did. I hope you live the rest of your life in happiness and peace. Again, God Bless You

[@swwy5]

I also remember the door opening, the heat and stench. This is 50 years late, but thank you so much, Grace. MACV 68-69

[@gunsaway1]

And we loved all of you for what you did for us. We always will love you in our hearts.

[@aunatural007]

Good for you Grace and thanks a million for taking care of our wounded soldiers physically and moraly. They sure appreciated having an angel taking care of them.

[@MrSTOUT73]

Bless you ... nurses are proof that angels walk the earth.

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

Amen

[@carpejkdiem]

We have Guardian angels and we will judge the fallen ones but sadly we are no angels. Not one of us. But I get your sentiment. Its just wrong. Blessings fam I know you mean well.

[@XrayxRich]

After 40 years in medicine, believe me, there are some Nurse Ratchets out there. I met a few.

[@frankeraca5016]

Thank you for your service. I married a Navy nurse 45 Year's ago has saved me Mandy times

[@warrenchambers4819]

Grace America can not begin to thank you and those like you enough for serving this nation in such dire times. It can not be overstated the service, care and life saving support provided by military medical personnel, which saved countless lives during the Vietnam war. Thank God almighty this nation has those like you Grace. Welcome home soldier and may God bless you the rest of your days. And that Tattoo is kick ass!

[@martinleavitt6094]

👍🇺🇸

[@glendahawkins9480]

These women really are unsung heros. THANK-YOU for your service.

[@darrengregory1370]

3id 466 armor/3/4cav hhc.there's a momument in washington Dc.two medics and wounded grunt.looking up at chopper.thank you.i met a women who was there.she likes fishing.

[@josephkondrat7084]

Thank you for just being there.

[@johnbalogna803]

May God Bless you for all you did for those who suffered the horrors of war.

[@richardslider4070]

Thank you for your service . You are amazing woman , courageous, brave and kind. Your story should all of us who have served inspiration to the greater woman who served in the U.S Army. I am proud Vietnam War Era veteran ....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lwill53951]

Thank you from a lil brother of a vet door gunner 68-70

[@dennisbeasley7054]

Grace, Thank you! My nurse was named Dee Bonfiglio... Never saw her again! She is still my angel!

[@ESNDN]

Thank you for your service!!!!! Not all hero’s wear capes.

[@2424byron]

When I think of unsung heroes my mind unfortunately didn’t think of these brave nurses. How humbled I am to read and listen to these heroes, so many psychological wounds they must have. As a proud American I can never repay you for what y’all did for our country but I can say you are on the top of my list of unsung heroes.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

wow what a remarkable lady ! Grace THANK you for your kindness and Service my Godfather served inVietnam and he didn’t suffer physical wounds but the mental ones lasted a lifetime he sadly is no longer with us he was also my Dads brother ,My Uncle and I love him forever may he Rest In Peace

[@weatherboi]

Thanks for your caring years of service Nurse Grace.

[@irenegrimes8128]

I WAS SENT TO THAT HOSPITAL 3 TIMES WHILE I WAS THERE. THANK YOU AND ALL OF THE HERO'S THAT WORKED THERE. WOODY 2/34TH ARMOR 25 INF.DIV. 67-68. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.!!!!!!

[@bwtupper]

Thank you for your service!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

And God bless you! Thank you so much for your service .

[@fraudexaminations]

Angels they were. Many a Grunt came Home because of their Dedication and Professional Services.

[@phillipmaasdorp9491]

The nursing profession is one of if not the most praiseworthy professions in the world. We should give them all the support and praise the deserve.

[@fraudexaminations]

@William Palmer Welcome Home Brother.

[@patrickmartin890]

Amen to that brother!

[@phillipmaasdorp9491]

There's very little historical acknowlegment of this most important profession. It is time for it to acknowledged in the most praiseworthy way.

[@martinleavitt6094]

👍🇺🇸

[@williamrooks3979]

God bless you and all like you. Cu Chi 10/66 to 6/68. MANY went home because of your care. Now married to a cardiac nurse (good thing too!) and see the compassion and professionalism nurses possess ever day.

[@stephenhoffman6869]

Thanks to you all.I went thru hospitals in nam a few times and the nurses made the healing tolerable.THANKS!68-73.

[@robertposey2274]

Everyone of you did a fantastic job. Thank you.

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

She is an example of the best America has to offer ! Well done !

[@harolddaniels1887]

Thank you for your video, I teared up watching it. You were such a brave young women, thank you to all the young men and women who served in this terrible war.

[@skeets6060]

The ones I met were earth bound angels,,, God bless each and every one of them

[@mikerafonemusic6177]

Youre an awesome lady and a hero..youre job was absolutely special

[@MrCurtisbwp]

I stayed in the 36th evac hospital in vung tau at the base of the mekong delta. The nurses saved my life. I was on LANGS LANE. These women were the bravest people in viet nam. THANK YOU ALL.

[@gunnymedeiros6539]

Semper Fi Ms Moore. Vietnam 1967-1969. You and many like you will always be a great part of my life.

[@Rocketman88002]

Thank you Ma'am for your unselfish, unfailing, sacrificial, and fervent service!

[@craigpennington1251]

A wonderful lady. Thank you so much for your service and all the best to you. And to all the ladies who did an outstanding job.

[@davidchristensen6908]

Wow, I am proud of you and want to thank you for sharing this look into your past. That is just a nursing statement that doesn’t come with any other job in the world, you were their nurse, their mother, sister or girl friend. That is nursing and it takes someone special to be able to do that with some young man alone with a missing arm now and needing to talk with his mother. You may originally thought it was a good way to pay for school but the reality is you were being called to do something very special and that was to serve as a military nurse during the time of a war. Hope to hear many more of your stories.

[@williamoleschoolarendt7016]

God bless this woman for what she did helping our guys in the biggest time of their lives and helping them keep their lives!!!!

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

A NURSE is an Angel in any combat Soldiers eyes and mind. I remember you Sister Albury.

[@mrsamzero1]

I went through 12th Evac, Oct 68, she may well have been one of my nurses. Thank you mam!

[@oldvet2639]

I was medivaced to the 12th Evac in Dec 1968 and again in April 1969 , 2/27 Wolfhounds 25th Infantry. Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses .

[@jimtaylorsr]

God Bless you and the other nurses for being our Heroes!

[@terrybruce5923]

I love Grace... she and her Sisters helped by Brothers and helped me...they are amazing.

[@grammysharon66]

Thank you for taking such good care of our Vietnam Vets🇺🇸❤️😷

[@joepowell3740]

Hello Sharon

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[@williamhenshaw8650]

That was really moving. I have two cousins that are both Purple Heart Vietnam Veterans. They have said before that the nurses would talk to them, calm them, and bring a bit of that reality they had before going to Vietnam. I admire you Grace, you would offer up humanity in a place gone mad.

[@bobbender2922]

Grace, Thank you for your service and welcome home.

[@pastorlarrypotts8289]

It is an honor to hear this piece of your story. Thank you for serving.

[@N4bpp1]

I am alive because the care I received at the 93 rd and Fort Sam, TX. The nurses were super and their care and kindness is the reason I am alive today. There is no way I can than them enough.

[@davidosolo]

Welcome home Paul.

[@barbarasteed3966]

Arrived same day same year.

[@robertmoir-vj1kq]

I m glad you re a survivor of Vietnam Paul P. I hope your life is just as it can be

[@robertmoir-vj1kq]

I m glad you re a survivor of Vietnam Paul Posey I hope you can still enjoy life inspire of that awful war

[@rebeldog7220]

god bless you and the brave soldiers who fight so the rest of us don't have to, thank you all for your service , maga